Chocolate Truffles (From Alton Brown) Recipe

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Chocolate Truffles (From Alton Brown)
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
1345
Calories
Total time
52
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place the 10 ounces of chocolate and butter in a medium size glass mixing bowl.
  2. Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir, and repeat this process 1 more time. Set aside.
  3. Heat the heavy cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the melted chocolate mixture; let stand for 2 minutes.
  4. Using a rubber spatula, stir gently, starting in the middle of bowl and working in concentric circles until all chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently stir in the brandy. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Using a melon baller, scoop chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Place the cocoa powder, nuts, and/or toasted coconut each in its own pie pan and set aside.
  8. In the meantime, place the 8 ounces of chocolate into a medium mixing bowl which is sitting on top of a heating pad lined bowl, with the heating pad set to medium. Depending on the heating pad, you may need to adjust the heat up or down. Stirring the chocolate occasionally, test the temperature of the chocolate and continue heating until it reaches 90 to 92 degrees F; do not allow the chocolate to go above 94 degrees F. If you do, the coating will not have a nice snap to it when you bite into the chocolate. Once you have reached the optimal temperature, adjust the heat to maintain it.
  9. Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and shape into balls by rolling between the palms of your hands. Use powder-free vinyl or latex gloves, if desired.
  10. Dip an ice cream scoop into the chocolate and turn upside down to remove excess chocolate.
  11. Place truffles 1 at time into the scoop and roll around until coated.
  12. Then place the truffle into the dish with either the cocoa powder, nuts or coconut. Move the truffle around to coat; leave truffle in the coating for 10 to 15 seconds before removing.
  13. In the meantime, continue placing the chocolate-coated truffles in the cocoa or other secondary coating. After 10 to 15 seconds, remove the truffle to a parchment lined sheet pan.
  14. Repeat until all truffles are coated. Allow to set in a cool dry place for at least 1 hour; or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Truffles are best when served at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1344.76 Kcal (5630 kJ)
Calories from fat 609.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.72g 104%
Cholesterol 110.99mg 37%
Sodium 1056.88mg 44%
Potassium 941.97mg 20%
Total Carbs 184g 61%
Sugars 114.36g 457%
Dietary Fiber 11.55g 46%
Protein 15.74g 31%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 10.5mg 58%
Calcium 316.4mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 364.9 Kcal (1528 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.38g 104%
Cholesterol 30.12mg 37%
Sodium 286.79mg 44%
Potassium 255.61mg 20%
Total Carbs 49.93g 61%
Sugars 31.03g 457%
Dietary Fiber 3.13g 46%
Protein 4.27g 31%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 2.9mg 58%
Calcium 85.9mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.7
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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